Wainscoting was at the top of Jody and Michael’s wish list when they purchased land upon which to build their dream home, 90km south-west of Sydney.
In a small town 90km south-west of Sydney sits a stunning property now called Infinity House. The owners, Jody and Michael, purchased a 4,000m2 estate block, on an old stud farm, to build a family home to live in with daughters Stephanie, 18, and Stacie, 12, and their beloved Cavoodle, Miss Lady.
From the onset, they knew they wanted to create a Hamptons-style home and were inspired by 2003 Hollywood rom-com Something’s Gotta Give. “That house is to die for,” Jody emphasises. “This is where I got a lot of my inspiration.”
For Jody and Michael, wainscoting from Intrim Mouldings was at the top of their must-haves list. It is this feature that sets the home apart and solidifies the classic Hamptons aesthetic. “We have wainscoting in our entryway, living/dining room, formal lounge, hallway and all the bathrooms,” Jody says. This adds a touch of elegance and highlights each space. Other must-haves include dark hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, an all-white kitchen with contrasting black hardware, a real wood fireplace with a grand mantle and a dedicated games room for Michael.
Jody knew that a Hamptons home has to be light and airy, and she achieved this by selecting a neutral interior palette of Taubmans Gazebo White with trims finished in Dulux Vivid White.
Jody styled her elegant home herself and added pops of colour through her favourite blue ginger jars, cushions, throws and wall art, as well as some fresh or artificial flowers in complementary tones. She added warmth to each space with timber hardwood floors and custom fabric Roman blinds. Now Jody says her favourite room in the house “would definitely have to be the formal lounge”. Situated at the front of the home, it features five large windows that let glorious morning sun stream through the home.
“As most people do when they build their own home, we thought our home was pretty spectacular,” Jody says. Infinity House brings such beauty to the local neighbourhood that people stop by on a daily basis to marvel at its magnificence.
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